Diesel Kicks Gas

[Eye of the Tiger]

Keep in mind that I'm asking about your daily-driver, not your fun weekend toy. But, if they are one and the same, that just makes it more interesting.



My vote: I would convert the Escort to diesel, no question about that. I think a diesel engine is so much more practical and efficient for a daily driver, while the abundance of low-end torque can make it even more fun for zipping around traffic at low speeds.

The Audi, as my fun "toy", would lose too much of it's character without that fine rev-happy gasoline V8. I wouldn't convert it.

[Raghavan]

I would keep the gas engine because even though I really like diesel, there are barely any stations near my house that sell diesel and I'd have to go out of my way to fill it up.

[The Pirate]

I'd definitely go diesel, for many of the reasons you listed.

[The Pirate]

I would keep the gas engine because even though I really like diesel, there are barely any stations near my house that sell diesel and I'd have to go out of my way to fill it up.

As the popularity of diesel increases, the number of stations that sell it will go up.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I would keep the gas engine because even though I really like diesel, there are barely any stations near my house that sell diesel and I'd have to go out of my way to fill it up.

But you wouldn't have to fill up as much, so it really evens itself out in that respect.

[Raghavan]

As the popularity of diesel increases, the number of stations that sell it will go up.

I was assuming that there wouldn't be a big enough change for stations to start selling diesel, but if they did, I'd definitely switch.

[Raghavan]

But you wouldn't have to fill up as much, so it really evens itself out in that respect.

More of a convenience issue rather than having to spend more fuel driving out to fill it up.

[the Teuton]

When the HJ25 comes out, I will consider swapping one in for my EJ.  It would be kinda cool, but probably really expensive.

[Eye of the Tiger]

More of a convenience issue rather than having to spend more fuel driving out to fill it up.

Is it really that much further away to find a station with diesel?

[Soup DeVille]

More of a convenience issue rather than having to spend more fuel driving out to fill it up.

Look again: I'd bet that many of the gas stations around you do sell diesel, you've just never noticed.

I only know of a handful around here that don't.

[Raghavan]

Is it really that much further away to find a station with diesel?

The ones near my house don't sell diesel.
I'll have to look at others, but I rarely see a place selling diesel around here.

[Eye of the Tiger]

The ones near my house don't sell diesel.
I'll have to look at others, but I rarely see a place selling diesel around here.

When you have to, it will be easier to find it than you think.

[the Teuton]

Diesel is about 50 cents per gallon more expensive here, I think it would be worth it to double my MPG.

[Soup DeVille]

About the only engines I've ever considered seriously for the Cadillac other than Caddy motors were some of the modern Pick-up truck diesels, like a Duramax.

That would be awesome.

[Eye of the Tiger]

About the only engines I've ever considered seriously for the Cadillac other than Caddy motors were some of the modern Pick-up truck diesels, like a Duramax.

That would be awesome.

What about the Si? Would you like to have a 1.6L turbo diesel VTAK!?

[Soup DeVille]

What about the Si? Would you like to have a 1.6L turbo diesel VTAK!?

No, but I did relish the thought of blowing voluminous clouds of black smoke all over dawdling Priusses whwnever I felt like it.

[Eye of the Tiger]

No, but I did relish the thought of blowing voluminous clouds of black smoke all over dawdling Priusses whwnever I felt like it.

Summoning giant black clouds at will is just one more advantage diesel engines have.

[GoCougs]

I despise diesels. I'd pay a significant premium NOT to drive one.

[Raza]

I like diesels.  But I love my 1.8T.

[SaltyDog]

Convert my Ranger to diesel?  Damn straight!

[Rupert]

Convert my Ranger to diesel?  Damn straight!

[MrH]

It really depends on the specs of the diesel.  If it meant equivilant horsepower, more torque, and better gas mileage, then yeah, I'm all for it.

If it was something like a 1.6l diesel that made my car significantly slower, than no.

[Soup DeVille]

I despise diesels. I'd pay a significant premium NOT to drive one.

Yet another reason to buy one.

[Eye of the Tiger]

It really depends on the specs of the diesel.  If it meant equivilant horsepower, more torque, and better gas mileage, then yeah, I'm all for it.

If it was something like a 1.6l diesel that made my car significantly slower, than no.

By "equivalent", I think I meant equivalent in the sense that a diesel will have less horsepower, more torque and better economy. It may decrease the maximum performance of the vehicle, but in daily driving it might actually feel more powerful. It's hard to quantify in this context.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Yet another reason to buy one.

lol

[93JC]

I'd swap the 4.0 in the Jeep with a diesel when the 4.0 bites the dust (well, whenever it needs a major rebuild, anyway; I don't foresee it ever becoming irreparably damaged).

It's so torquey and loud it's like a gasoline engine masquerading as a diesel.

[Raghavan]

I'd swap the 4.0 in the Jeep with a diesel when the 4.0 bites the dust (well, whenever it needs a major rebuild, anyway; I don't foresee it ever becoming irreparably damaged).

It's so torquey and loud it's like a gasoline engine masquerading as a diesel.

I thought it already bit the dust?

[Champ]

I wouldn't change the Viggen but I would change the '91.

[Vinsanity]

By "equivalent", I think I meant equivalent in the sense that a diesel will have less horsepower, more torque and better economy. It may decrease the maximum performance of the vehicle, but in daily driving it might actually feel more powerful. It's hard to quantify in this context.

For me, the big thing (other than minimal loss of top-end power) is that the improved fuel economy would need to at least make up for the higher price of diesel. If it breaks even, then I would go diesel, because that would exempt me from CA smog tests and somewhere down the road, I could look at doing a veg oil conversion if I ever stumble upon a cheap steady source of used veg oil

[SVT666]

Switching from the Hemi to the Cummins?  I don't know.  Maybe.




Of course I would.